5 Awesome High School Traditions That May Make You Want To Transfer

There's no better way to show school spirit than with a unique, fun (sometimes wacky) tradition. Check out some of the coolest high school traditions across the country!

1. The Speedo Dash:Cupertino High School in San Jose, California has a ~very~ fun homecoming tradition—and it involves shirtless guys (!!!) After the Homecoming king and queen are crowned during the football game's halftime show, the water polo team runs out in the middle of the field in nothing but speedos!

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2. The Homecoming "Mums": High schools throughout Texas celebrate this adorbs homecoming tradition! Every year, students make their homecoming dates a "mum" (a huge corsage made with silk flowers and ribbons that are long enough to touch the floor), which they pin on their clothes. The idea is to design it to match your date's personality, and the bigger and more outrageous the mum, the better! Here's an example of how INSANE they can get:

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3. The Lock-In:Preston High School in New York has a fun way for students to let off steam before exams. Every January before the end-of-semester exams, the student council throws an overnight pajama party, featuring talent shows, makeovers, games, movies, and a DJ! Tons of awesome snacks are provided, including late-night pizza and breakfast the next morning!

4. Pre-Game Homecoming Dance: To celebrate homecoming, the football team at Tennessee's Central High School does a special performance before the game. The players come out jamming to the song "Men In Black"!

5. Record-Breaking Hair Drive: Every year, students at Londonderry High School in New Hampshire donate their hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which helps women and girls fighting cancer get real-hair wigs. The kicker? They've donated so much hair, they hold a Guinness World Record. Now that's impressive!

Does your high school have a super cool tradition? Tell us about it in the comments below!